MISD -- McAllen Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
MISD has more than 20,000 students and two thousand teachers and instructors. The MISD school district salary data presented in the data tables below are taken from several sources as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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MISD Teacher Salary Details
The table below details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $44,960 | $22,470-$62,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,440 | $45,280 - $66,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,030 | $47,430 - $79,060 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,860 | $48,140 - $65,540 |
| High School Teacher | $59,640 | $47,000 - $83,630 |
| PE Teacher | $51,580 | $18,150 - $100,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for MISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,610 | $49,950 - $66,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $42,390 | $29,540-$59,370 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,870 | $63,240 - $103,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,890 | $38,220 - $83,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by MISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,818 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $6,636 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
McAllen Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MISD. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by MISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,575 | 1,603 | 1,633 |
| Preschool Teachers | 26 | 26 | 48 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 89 | 91 | 90 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 632 | 642 | 619 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 659 | 676 | 702 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 170 | 168 | 173 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 11 | 14 | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants | 290 | 312 | 335 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for MISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,243 | 1,243 | 1,301 |
| District Administrators | 30 | 33 | 32 |
| District Support Staff | 93 | 92 | 102 |
| School Administrators | 97 | 120 | 123 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 129 | 122 | 136 |
| Student Support Staff | 137 | 171 | 184 |
| Other Support Staff | 650 | 705 | 725 |
| Librarians | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 20 | 22 |
| Guidance Counselors | 72 | 73 | 85 |
| Other School Counselors | 72 | 73 | 85 |
MISD Schools
We have listed the 34 schools and their contact information, which is managed by MISD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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- Mission Consolidated Independent School District (24 Schools)
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- Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (45 Schools)
- Valley View Independent School Distric (11 Schools)
McAllen Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Mc Allen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe High School 2101 North Ware Rd Mc Allen TX 78501 (956) 632-5100 |
9-12 | 147 | 2,167 |
Teaching in Mcallen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Early College High School 2000 North 23rd St Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 618-6048 |
9-12 | 19 | 416 |
| Alvarez Elementary School 2606 Gumwood Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4471 |
PK-5 | 30 | 528 |
| Blanca E Sanchez School 2901 Incarnate Word Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-1100 |
PK-5 | 28 | 490 |
| Bonham Elementary School 2400 Jordan Rd Mcallen TX 78503 (956) 971-4440 |
PK-5 | 24 | 372 |
| Brown Middle School 2700 South Ware Rd Mcallen TX 78503 (956) 632-8700 |
6-9 | 66 | 854 |
| Castaneda Elementary School 4100 North 34th Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 623-8882 |
PK-5 | 36 | 633 |
| Cathey Middle School 1800 North Cynthia Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4300 |
6-9 | 71 | 1,033 |
| De Leon Middle School 4201 North 29th St Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 632-8800 |
6-9 | 53 | 728 |
| Dr Pablo Perez School 7801 North Main Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-1125 |
PK-5 | 36 | 620 |
| Escandon Elementary School 2901 Colbath Ave Mcallen TX 78503 (956) 971-4511 |
PK-5 | 38 | 493 |
| Fields Elementary School 500 Dallas Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4344 |
PK-5 | 35 | 604 |
| Garza Elementary School 6300 North 29th St Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-4554 |
PK-5 | 38 | 700 |
| Gonzalez Elementary School 201 East Martin Ave Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-4577 |
PK-5 | 49 | 895 |
| Houston Elementary School 3221 Olga Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4484 |
PK-5 | 34 | 620 |
| Instr / Guid Center School 1619 Galveston Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4393 |
6-12 | 14 | 62 |
| Jackson Elementary School 501 Harvey Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4277 |
PK-5 | 49 | 830 |
| Lamar Academy 1009 North 10th St Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 632-3222 |
9-12 | 18 | 97 |
| Lincoln Middle School 1601 North 27th St Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4200 |
6-10 | 53 | 661 |
| Lucile Hendricks Elementary School 3900 Goldcrest Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-1145 |
PK-5 | 27 | 469 |
| Mcallen High School 2021 La Vista Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 632-3100 |
9-12 | 148 | 2,158 |
| Mcauliffe Elementary School 3000 Daffodil Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4400 |
PK-5 | 42 | 715 |
| Memorial High School 101 East Hackberry Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 632-5201 |
9-12 | 152 | 2,227 |
| Michael E Fossum Middle School 7800 North Ware Rd Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-1105 |
6-9 | 59 | 818 |
| Milam Elementary School 3800 North Main St Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4333 |
PK-5 | 53 | 992 |
| Morris Middle School 1400 Trenton Rd Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 618-7300 |
6-8 | 59 | 922 |
| Navarro Elementary School 2100 Hackberry Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4455 |
PK-5 | 28 | 478 |
| Rayburn Elementary School 7000 North Main St Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-4363 |
PK-5 | 34 | 577 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School 4801 South 26th St Mcallen TX 78503 (956) 971-4424 |
PK-5 | 39 | 644 |
| Seguin Elementary School 2200 North 29th St Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4565 |
PK-5 | 32 | 537 |
| Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School 2500 Galveston Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4353 |
PK-5 | 34 | 629 |
| Travis Middle School 600 East Houston Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4242 |
6-8 | 52 | 689 |
| Wilson Elementary School 1200 Hackberry Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 971-4525 |
PK-5 | 30 | 553 |